{"id":32034,"date":"2024-04-03T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/?p=32034"},"modified":"2024-03-26T14:34:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T14:34:28","slug":"sauna-blanket-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/sauna-blanket-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"I Tried a Sauna Blanket for Better Sleep\u2014Here’s What Happened"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As someone who chronically struggles with sleep\u2014and more specifically falling asleep\u2014I’m always on the lookout for wellness trends<\/a> that could help me get better Z\u2019s. As someone who’s also chronically cold, I recently discovered a sleep hygiene<\/a> trend that I was eager to try\u2014and that\u2019s sauna blankets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve long been aware of the sleep-boosting benefits of regularly using a sauna<\/a> (for example, in one study<\/a>, a whopping 83.5% of people reported sleep benefits after regular sauna use)\u2014so I was curious whether the at-home version would produce the same results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a month of using the sauna blanket a few times a week, I can confidently say that\u2014at least for me\u2014a sauna blanket has been a worthy addition to my pre-bedtime routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look at all things sauna blankets: what they are, potential sauna blanket benefits (and potential disadvantages), and my personal experience with spending time in a sauna blanket\u2014and how that time ultimately impacted my sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a sauna blanket? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First things first. Before we jump into how sauna blankets can impact sleep, let\u2019s quickly touch on what, exactly, a sauna blanket is.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sauna blanket is\u2026well, exactly what it sounds like. It\u2019s a blanket (shaped more like a sleeping bag) made out of heat-resistant materials that recreates the effects of a sauna. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sauna blankets use infrared light to increase body temperature and induce some serious sweating (just like a sauna)\u2014but instead of having to go to a physical sauna, you can use it in the comfort of your home (for example, on your floor or bed). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A sauna blanket is a blanket shaped like a sleeping bag made out of heat-resistant materials that recreate the effects of a sauna. Sauna blankets use infrared light to increase body temperature and induce some serious sweating\u2014but instead of having to go to a physical sauna, you can use it in the comfort of your home. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

You can invest in a sauna insert (which is similar to a towel) to prevent sweat from getting on the actual sauna blanket. Many sauna blankets also come equipped with thermal foil inserts to help increase heat retention, induce more sweating, and provide better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While different models work differently, with most sauna blankets, you choose a temperature that you\u2019d like (my sauna blanket<\/a> offers temperatures between 113 and 176 degrees Fahrenheit), set a time frame, and then you\u2019re ready to get in the blanket and go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The author tested a LifePro sauna blanket to improve her sleep. Photo courtesy of LifePro <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Infrared sauna blanket benefits and disadvantages <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what a sauna blanket is, let\u2019s jump into infrared sauna blanket benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spending time in a sauna offers a variety of benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n